117: Chapter 117 The Five Saints of Kunlun, with Unparalleled Elegance! Young Master~

Zhou Liangan had assumed that upon hearing him say this, she would immediately fly into a rage.

However, to his surprise, when Huangfu Xiafei heard this, her stunningly beautiful face—usually so dignified and graceful—showed no trace of anger. Instead, only a faint sense of indifference emerged.

She lifted her eyes slightly. Her beautiful eyes, clear as autumn water, held a hint of undisguised disdain. Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice, cool and crisp like jade stones clashing, carried an unexpectedly alluring charm. "Young Master Zhou, are these words true?"

Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, straightened his posture, and took two steps forward, locking eyes with Huangfu Xiafei from less than three meters away. "That is naturally true! A gentleman's word is his bond. As long as you, beauty, agree to this condition, I will follow you to Kunlun today without a single word of objection."

Internally, however, Zhou Liangan was frantically complaining: I'd like to see how long you, old fox, can keep up this act.

Yet, to Zhou Liangan's absolute shock, upon hearing this, a charming curve slowly tugged at the corners of Huangfu Xiafei's lips. Light danced within her beautiful eyes, making one's heart itch with desire.

Huangfu Xiafei nodded gently, her voice remaining steady. "Since Young Master Zhou has put forward such a condition, then I, this seat, am not unable to agree."

"What?"

The smile on Zhou Liangan's face instantly froze. A strange look flashed in his eyes, and he even doubted if he had misheard.

Holy crap? Seriously? She just agreed?

Zhou Liangan's brain spun rapidly. No, this is absolutely wrong. There must be a massive trap in this!

The charming curve on Huangfu Xiafei's lips deepened.

She leaned forward slightly, revealing her slender and graceful swan-like neck, and then spoke unhurriedly. Each word was clearly conveyed into Zhou Liangan's ears. "However, my true body is not here. What stands before Young Master Zhou at this moment is merely a strand of my divided soul. If Young Master Zhou truly wants it, you must accompany me to Kunlun. Once you reach my true body, we can naturally compete and fulfill the promise."

Upon hearing this, a look of realization flickered in Zhou Liangan's eyes. He stared straight at Huangfu Xiafei, a cold sneer tugging at the corner of his mouth. "As expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it is! If I follow you back to Kunlun, that is your territory. I fear I would be the fish on your cutting board, and you the butcher. I would be at your mercy."

Yet, hearing this, Huangfu Xiafei showed no panic at all; instead, she let out a delicate laugh.

Her laughter echoed in the cave like silver bells. As her beautiful eyes shimmered, the corners of her eyes lifted slightly, carrying an enchanting and soul-captivating curve. "If Young Master Zhou does not believe me, I can swear by the Heavenly Dao. As long as Young Master Zhou follows me into Kunlun and completes the entrance trial, I will hand over the Opportunity to Young Master Zhou and will never go back on my word. If I break this oath, I shall suffer the backlash of the Heavenly Dao, my body and soul shall perish, and I shall never be reincarnated for eternity."

As soon as these words were spoken, the cold sneer on Zhou Liangan's face vanished instantly. His pupils constricted violently as he stared straight at Huangfu Xiafei, his face showing genuine uncertainty and shock for the first time.

An oath of the Heavenly Dao? Are you kidding me!

Everyone in the cultivation world knows that a Heart Demon Oath is, simply put, just adding a shackle to one's own state of mind. As long as your mental state is strong enough, or if you can find a loophole in the oath, you can still find a way to recover even if you break it.

But an oath of the Heavenly Dao is different! It is directly bound to the Laws of Heaven and Earth, using one's own Karma and Luck as collateral. Once the oath is broken, no matter how high your cultivation is or where you hide to the ends of the earth, the cycle of Karma and Reincarnation will ensure retribution is swift and certain.

Zhou Liangan stared at Huangfu Xiafei, his brain racing. This woman before him actually dared to make such an oath of the Heavenly Dao? Could she really not care about the Opportunity she had guarded for thousands of years, nor her cultivation that she had painstakingly cultivated for a lifetime, just to lure him to Kunlun? No, it's still not right. But with the Heavenly Dao oath laid out, if she dared to break it, it would be a certain death sentence. She has lived for thousands of years and finally cultivated to the Peak of the Ningshen Realm; she couldn't possibly be joking with her own life. For a moment, Zhou Liangan was truly hesitant. Should he go, or not?

Huangfu Xiafei seemed to see through the uncertainty on Zhou Liangan's face at a glance. A gentle smile curled on her dignified and graceful stunning face. "Young Master Zhou, I have agreed to your conditions word for word. What? Is Young Master Zhou afraid? You wouldn't be thinking of going back on your word, would you?"

Zhou Liangan was speechless inside. He complained internally for a long time, but on the surface, he remained composed. He squinted his eyes, scanning Huangfu Xiafei from head to toe, and then spoke unhurriedly: "I, Zhou Liangan, have always been a man of my word while walking the Jianghu; of course, I won't go back on my word. Since Saint Huangfu is so sincere, let's stop wasting time. First, make the Heavenly Dao oath. Once you have sworn it, I will go with you."

He wanted to see if this old fox really dared to make this oath.

Yet, to Zhou Liangan's surprise, upon hearing this, Huangfu Xiafei did not hesitate in the slightest. She slowly raised her right hand right in front of him.

He saw faint golden runes swirling around Huangfu Xiafei's fingertips. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around her surged wildly in an instant. The night-luminescent pearls in the entire cave suddenly shone several times brighter, and a low rumble of thunder faintly echoed from the Void Realm above.

Her red lips parted slightly, and she recited the previous oath word by word. Her voice was solemn and grave. Each word merged into the Void Realm, transforming into golden runes that dissipated into heaven and earth. As the last word fell, the rumbling thunder gradually faded, and the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth returned to calm. The oath was made.

Zhou Liangan watched this scene, his pupils constricting, and the doubt in his heart grew heavier. This old fox actually really made a Heavenly Dao oath?

Now, it was difficult for Zhou Liangan to say any more words of refusal. She had demonstrated such sincerity; if he didn't go, it would spread, and his reputation would be greatly damaged. Moreover, this was the Opportunity from the leader of the Seven Sages of Kunlun. This kind of windfall falling from the sky—if he missed it, he would never have another chance.

Thinking of this, Zhou Liangan swept his gaze over Huangfu Xiafei, took a deep breath, and said: "Fine, I'll count it as you being sincere. Saint Huangfu, lead the way."

After speaking, Zhou Liangan waved his hand casually. The Spiritual Qi within his body surged, and a white light flashed. Seventh Master Ao Qingyan, who had been huddled in the corner, was instantly taken into his System space.

Huangfu Xiafei glanced at Zhou Liangan meaningfully, let out a delicate laugh, and nodded: "Good."

The moment her voice fell, a flash of colorful light surrounded Huangfu Xiafei, and she transformed directly into a streak of light, speeding toward the outside of the cave. Her speed was outrageously fast; she vanished from the cave entrance almost instantly, tearing through the air and emitting sharp sonic booms.

"Heh, racing me in speed?" Zhou Liangan chuckled, not daring to be slow. He exerted force into his feet and instantly activated the Tianxuan Nine Dragon Steps.

He saw nine faint golden Dragon shadows appear beneath Zhou Liangan's feet. The space around him twisted slightly, and his entire body shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, instantly giving chase. With Zhou Liangan's current cultivation at the fourth stage of Gang Transformation, his speed was at least three times that of an ordinary half-step Ningshen Realm expert. Yet even so, with Zhou Liangan pushing the Tianxuan Nine Dragon Steps to the limit, he was barely just matching Huangfu Xiafei's speed.

As he flew, Zhou Liangan clicked his tongue in wonder internally. Holy crap, this old monster is truly strong! This is just a strand of a divided soul, and the speed is this outrageous? Then just how strong is her true body? The dread he felt toward Kunlun in his heart increased by a few more notches.

The two of them were moving at extreme speeds. The surrounding mountains, rivers, towns, and villages flew backward rapidly, like flowing water. In less than a quarter of an hour, the two had already crossed a distance of several thousand miles and flown above the Kunlun Mountain range.

Zhou Liangan stopped and hovered in mid-air. Looking at the Kunlun Mountain range before him, he couldn't help but gasp. The endless Kunlun Mountain range lay between heaven and earth like a sleeping giant Dragon. Its main Peak pierced straight into the clouds, with the summit covered in eternal snow that never melted, shrouded in mist. The Spiritual Qi in the air was so dense it was almost liquid; taking a deep breath, he felt his divine power stir. This was the universally recognized number one Holy Land in the cultivation world: Kunlun.

Yet as Zhou Liangan looked at this earthly paradise, he keenly sensed that beneath that dense Spiritual Qi, there hid an indescribable sense of oppression, as if some terrifying thing was hiding deep within the thick clouds, watching him silently.

Huangfu Xiafei brought him down to the front of the gate of Kunlun's main Peak. It was a massive gate made of ten-thousand-year cold jade, with two vigorous and powerful characters carved upon it: "Kunlun". The area around the gate was surrounded by faint fluctuations of a Formation; one could tell at a glance that the defense here was absolutely top-tier.

Huangfu Xiafei turned her head, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Zhou Liangan, and she spoke in a calm tone: "Young Master Zhou, I can only bring you to this point."

Upon hearing this, a look of vigilance appeared on Zhou Liangan's face. "What do you mean by that?"

Huangfu Xiafei's face still wore that dignified smile as she explained unhurriedly: "Young Master Zhou, please calm your anger. Since ancient times, to enter the inner sect of Kunlun, one must emphasize the concept of Opportunity. Of course, with Young Master Zhou's talent and strength, this so-called Opportunity is merely a formality."

She paused, then continued: "However, this is a rule passed down in Kunlun since ancient times and cannot be changed. I hope Young Master Zhou can understand."

"Rules, huh?" Zhou Liangan squinted his eyes, scanning Huangfu Xiafei from top to bottom. "Fellow Daoist is quite calculating. First, you used a Heavenly Dao oath to trick me into coming to Kunlun, and now you are telling me I have to pass some entrance trial? You lured me here; your goal shouldn't be as simple as just having me take a trial and enter Kunlun, right?"

On Huangfu Xiafei's dignified and stunningly beautiful face, there was still a faint, calm smile, and her tone was flat and waveless. "Young Master Zhou has misunderstood. I do not have any intention of calculating against Young Master Zhou. This rule is indeed something passed down in Kunlun since ancient times; even when I entered Kunlun, I had to pass this trial. I hope Young Master Zhou can understand."

"And what if I cannot understand?" Zhou Liangan's face darkened instantly. The Spiritual Qi around his body slowly began to circulate. He stared coldly at Huangfu Xiafei, his entire body exuding an aggressive aura that warned others to stay away.

Facing Zhou Liangan's aggression, the expression on Huangfu Xiafei's face remained incredibly calm. She even let out a light laugh, her tone remaining unhurried: "Young Master Zhou, Kunlun has no intention of being enemies with you. This entrance assessment is merely a formality and won't take up much of your time. I hope Young Master Zhou can understand."

Zhou Liangan gritted his teeth. Looking at this old fox who was like a smiling tiger before him, he sneered: "Not interested. If you want to take the trial, go do it yourself. I'm not playing along."

After speaking, Zhou Liangan turned and left. He had already activated the Tianxuan Nine Dragon Steps under his feet, preparing to leave this place of trouble directly. This old fox was too calculating; Zhou Liangan didn't want to foolishly jump into a pit.

But just as Zhou Liangan took a step, Huangfu Xiafei's voice came from behind him again.

"My five younger sisters still have their Opportunity remaining. If Young Master Zhou is willing to join Kunlun and pass this entrance trial, I believe my five younger sisters will not refuse to help Young Master Zhou Breakthrough the Hehuan 108 Styles."

Zhou Liangan's foot, which had stepped out, instantly stopped in mid-air. He turned his head violently, a flash of undisguised brilliance in his eyes. He stared fixedly at Huangfu Xiafei, his voice carrying a hint of imperceptible trembling, "Are those words true?"

Are you kidding me!

Among the Seven Sages of Kunlun, excluding Huangfu Xiafei and Ao Qingyan, whom he had already conquered, the remaining five all possessed the unique spiritual essence of Kunlun!

Zhou Liangan had previously gained immense benefits from Ao Qingyan.

One had to realize that Ao Qingyan had only been cultivating for a little over a hundred years, yet the effect was already so terrifying. The remaining five were old monsters who had been cultivating for hundreds of years; their spiritual essence was countless times richer than Ao Qingyan's!

If he could get his hands on the Yin essence of those five as well, his Hehuan 108 Styles would definitely break through by a huge margin, and his cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds, perhaps even directly surging to the Ningshen Realm!

Huangfu Xiafei watched Zhou Liangan's expression, a knowing smile flashing in her eyes, and she chuckled, "That is only natural! Since I, this seat, have given my word, I will absolutely not go back on it."

Zhou Liangan stood where he was, pondering for a moment.

His mind raced, weighing the pros and cons.

There was definitely risk involved.

This old fox definitely had some scheme; this entrance trial was certainly not easy to pass.

But the rewards were simply too great.

So great that Zhou Liangan simply could not refuse.

Besides, he still had a trump card.

The Saint-Tier Mystic Spirit Shield had not yet expired.

Even if the Seven Sages of Kunlun attacked together, he could withstand it and had absolute confidence that he could retreat unscathed.

Moreover, there were other exotic treasures in the System, so it might not be difficult to overcome this crisis.

Thinking of this, Zhou Liangan raised his head and looked at Huangfu Xiafei. The hesitation in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a touch of certainty.

Zhou Liangan crooked his finger at Huangfu Xiafei, his tone carrying a hint of dominance, "Fine, if you want me to take the trial, that's possible. Call the other five over and have them also swear a Heavenly Dao Oath, promising that as long as I pass the trial, they will give me their Yin essence without going back on their word. Once that is done, this young master will accept your so-called trial."

Hearing this, Huangfu Xiafei chuckled, her beautiful eyes fixed steadily on Zhou Liangan. Without saying anything more, she began to chant under her breath, formed a hand seal with her fingertips, and tapped lightly into the void.

Hum— In the next second, five streaks of multicolored light shot up into the sky from the depths of Kunlun, piercing through the clouds and mist, and landed directly in front of Zhou Liangan.

As the multicolored light dissipated, five figures with stunning beauty and boundless allure appeared in unison before Zhou Liangan.

The five women each had their own beauty and temperament; standing together, they were simply dazzling enough to make one's eyes spin.

Standing on the far left was Sixth Master Xian Xuanmu, who wore red and was the sixth in the Seven Sages of Kunlun.

She had a tall figure and bright, vivid features, like a burning raging fire. However, the look she gave Zhou Liangan held undisguised hostility and disgust. Her fists were clenched tightly, and she was biting her teeth hard, clearly extremely dissatisfied with this matter.

Beside her was Fourth Sister Gongyang Qianfan, dressed in green.

She had a cold and aloof temperament, like a lotus on the Peak of a snowy mountain. She was expressionless with an indifferent gaze, as if everything before her had nothing to do with her, radiating a sense of alienation that kept others at a distance.

Further to the right was Yin Zhishan, dressed in yellow.

She looked gentle and lovely, with a faint smile on her lips and soft eyes. However, Zhou Liangan keenly sensed that deep within her soft gaze, there was a hidden trace of calculation that was not easily detected.

Next was Jimo Henhan, dressed in purple.

Her temperament was cold and sharp, like a drawn sword. Her whole body exuded an icy aura, and her gaze was as sharp as a knife. When she swept her eyes over Zhou Liangan, it carried a hint of scrutiny, as if she wanted to see through him from the inside out.

On the far right was Xiang Yaocen, dressed in pink.

She looked elegant and luxurious, the corners of her eyes slightly upturned, carrying a hint of allure and maturity that was identical to Huangfu Xiafei's, clearly also a person with deep thoughts.

These five were the five Saints of the Seven Sages of Kunlun, excluding Huangfu Xiafei and Ao Qingyan.

Zhou Liangan looked at the five stunning beauties before him, unable to help but sigh with emotion.

If it were any other male cultivator, they would probably be so excited they'd faint.

Yet Zhou Liangan remained composed, just watching quietly.

Huangfu Xiafei nodded at the five of them, signaling them.

The five of them exchanged glances; although their expressions were different, they still raised their hands one by one. Golden runes swirled around their fingertips, and in front of Zhou Liangan, they swore a Heavenly Dao Oath.

They promised that as long as Zhou Liangan passed the entrance trial of Kunlun, they would give their Yin essence to him, never going back on their word, and that violating the oath would surely bring the backlash of the Heavenly Dao.

Zhou Liangan's gaze remained fixed on Sixth Master Xian Xuanmu on the far left.

He saw that when she took the oath, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth. Her face was livid, and the hostility in her eyes was about to overflow.

After taking the oath, Sixth Master Xian Xuanmu glared fiercely at Zhou Liangan; that look made it seem as if she wanted to swallow him alive.

Seeing this, Zhou Liangan was not angry at all. Instead, he raised an eyebrow at Sixth Master Xian Xuanmu, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth, deliberately provoking her.

Sixth Master Xian Xuanmu was so angry that her face turned red, and her fists clenched until they cracked. If Huangfu Xiafei hadn't been there to stop her, she probably would have rushed up to fight Zhou Liangan to the death right then and there.

Zhou Liangan did not take this matter to heart.

Hostility?

So what?

The Heavenly Dao Oath had already been sworn; even if she hated him, she would have to obediently fulfill her promise when the time came.

Zhou Liangan just happened to like these thorny roses; taming them later would be even more flavorful.

After the five of them finished their oaths, the golden runes merged into the void, and the thunder between heaven and earth sounded again; the oath officially took effect.

Huangfu Xiafei looked at Zhou Liangan with a beaming smile, her tone carrying a hint of triumph, "Young Master Zhou... are you satisfied now?"

Zhou Liangan chuckled and nodded slightly, "Good! Since Saint Huangfu has shown such sincerity, this young master will follow your Kunlun rules and give it a try! I'd like to see what exactly your Kunlun entrance trial is all about!"

Wealth is sought in danger!

With such a great Opportunity placed before him, he had no reason to shrink back.

Hearing this, the smile on Huangfu Xiafei's face deepened. She nodded and said, "Young Master Zhou is indeed straightforward. Actually, this trial is very simple. Wanting to enter the inner sect of Kunlun is not hard to say, but it involves one word: fate."

She paused and continued, "Therefore, Young Master Zhou only needs to find the entrance to the Kunlun Secret Realm within this Kunlun Mountain range, and that will count as passing."

"It's just that simple?" Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, a look of astonishment appearing on his face, even suspecting he had misheard.

Are you kidding? The Kunlun entrance trial is just finding a Secret Realm entrance?

With his Divine Sense covering the entire Kunlun Mountain range, he could even see the ants in the cracks of the rocks clearly. Finding an entrance wouldn't that be a matter of minutes?

Abnormalities imply demons!

Zhou Liangan became vigilant in an instant. This old fox would absolutely not arrange such a simple trial for him; there must be a trap he didn't know about.

Huangfu Xiafei smiled and nodded slightly, "Correct, it is just that simple. As long as Young Master Zhou finds the Secret Realm entrance, you will have passed the trial, and we six sisters will naturally fulfill our promise."

Zhou Liangan half-squinted his eyes, staring at Huangfu Xiafei for a long time, but couldn't see any flaws on her face.

However, Zhou Liangan didn't care anymore. Risk and reward go hand in hand; even if this trial had a trap, he would accept it.

After all, those were six top-grade Yin essences; they were worth him taking this risk.

Zhou Liangan didn't think much more about it. After giving Huangfu Xiafei a meaningful look, he saw that the five stunning beauties who had just been standing in front of him flashed and disappeared in place simultaneously, without leaving even a trace of spatial fluctuation, as if they had never appeared at all.

Zhou Liangan frowned slightly. He immediately released his Divine Sense, covering the entire Kunlun Mountain range like an overwhelming tide.

His Divine Sense was extremely strong. With his Gang Transformation Fourth Stage cultivation, his Divine Sense coverage was already comparable to a half-step Ningshen powerhouse. Every blade of grass, every tree, every stone, and every bird in the entire Kunlun Mountain range was clearly reflected in his mind.

But strangely, although Zhou Liangan searched the entire Kunlun Mountain range, he did not find any trace of the five women, not even leaving a single breath.

The entire Kunlun Mountain range looked unremarkable; apart from the slightly richer spiritual essence, it was no different from ordinary mountain ranges, with no signs of any Secret Realm entrance at all.

"Something's not right." Zhou Liangan frowned, murmuring to himself.

He took a step, his figure flashed, and he landed on the Peak of the main Kunlun Peak.

Beneath his feet was the eternal snow that never melted, and the cold wind whistled, blowing his robes until they snapped loudly.

Zhou Liangan closed his eyes and released his Divine Sense again. This time, he pushed his Divine Sense to the limit, scanning clearly even the rock layers a thousand zhang underground.

But just then, he finally discovered some clues.

There was indeed rich spiritual essence on this Kunlun Mountain, but these spiritual essences did not seem to exist in this space-time.

It was a very strange feeling, like looking at something through a thick layer of frosted glass; you could clearly see the rich spiritual essence, but you couldn't touch it or grasp it.

Moreover, there was more than one source of this spiritual essence.

The entire space of the Kunlun Mountain range was actually fused and intertwined with countless other small spaces.

It was like a huge jigsaw puzzle, with countless small spaces pieced together to form the current Kunlun. And those spiritual essences, as well as the Secret Realm entrances, were likely hidden in these intertwined small spaces.

Zhou Liangan's heart sank suddenly.

No wonder this old fox said the test was to find the Secret Realm entrance.

This Kunlun space was actually fragmented and intertwined, with countless small spaces woven together. Trying to find the correct Secret Realm entrance among so many small spaces was simply like looking for a needle in a haystack!

How was this a simple trial? This was simply Hell-level difficulty!

Just as Zhou Liangan was standing on the mountain Peak, frowning and deep in thought, the surrounding environment suddenly changed.

The originally whistling cold wind stopped instantly.

The surrounding temperature dropped crazily at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even the eternal snow under his feet was covered with a layer of black frost.

The originally white clouds and mist instantly turned pitch black as ink, enveloping the entire mountain Peak.

Crack— A crisp cracking sound rang out.

Zhou Liangan opened his eyes suddenly and looked up, only to see the void in front of him, actually like glass, cracking open into a pitch-black fissure.

A thick surge of Devilish Qi poured out crazily from that fissure, carrying an eerie, bone-chilling cold aura.

In the next second, a gorgeous and tall, stunning figure slowly walked out from that fissure.

The woman had a tall figure, fully one meter seventy-five or more, wearing a semi-transparent black gauze, with her scenery inside faintly visible.

The black gauze clung tightly to her body, outlining her slender waist, curvy buttocks, and hot, graceful figure to perfection. A pair of straight, slender, snow-white legs were exposed from the slit of the black gauze, and she was barefoot with a pair of snow-white, delicate feet.

Every step she took, her waist twisted gently like a water snake, and with every gesture, she exuded a charm and temptation that was carved into its bones...